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NJ S2100

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Paul Moriarty

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commissioner of Education must study whether to increase high school geography curriculum requirements, including evaluation of potential positive and negative consequences of enhanced requirements
  • Study findings and recommendations due within 6 months to the State Board of Education, Governor, and Legislature
  • Currently no dedicated geography course required for New Jersey high school students
  • Existing regulations require 15 credits in social studies for a State-endorsed diploma, with geography integrated into other courses rather than taught separately
  • Sponsored by Senator Paul D. Moriarty (District 4 - Atlantic, Camden, and Gloucester counties) for the 2026 legislative session

Legislative Description

Directs Commissioner of Education to study curriculum requirements for geography education in high school.

Education

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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